how can i teach my children to not be prejudiced, and teach them that all ppl are equal?

Question

and that all faiths are valid? how can i truly give them freedom of choice when it comes to choosing a faith path, or chosing not to believe in a Higher Power at all?

Answer 1

Ensure they are educated and teach them to read....lots.

Answer 2

You can teach your children that all people are related by teaching them our origins. It is clearly outlined in the first few chapters of the bible. God made Adam and Eve and we're all related to them. Futhermore, after the flood, there were only 8 souls on the Earth, so we would have to be related to them as well. Every white, black, red or yellow person alive today come from the offspring of Noah and his sons and their wives.

Evolutionary thought on the other hand, teaches that we all evolved from primates. That's a mess. Which primate did Caucasians comes from? And blacks? Were the 'Caucasian' primates smarter? Larger? More civilized, etc? Teaching evolution encourages prejudiced thought.

And finally, all faiths AREN'T valid. Teaching that is ridiculous. How about the Jim Jones's of the world? Or the goofballs that were going to meet their Savior behind the Hale Bopp comet? The Flat Earth society? Need I say more?

Teach your Children about Jesus Christ. That's what you have been told to do in the word of God and if you don't, you'll be held accountable and will be very distressed on the day of judgment.

I know that these comments will be slammed by others, but that's okay. The truth is the truth.

Good luck and I sincerely hope that you make a wise decision in this matter.

Answer 3

Through your example your children will learn that all faiths are to be respected and people of all colors are to be treated with dignity. By learning about others' differences and respecting their right to their individual beliefs, fear will be eliminated, and so much of prejudice is fear-based ignorance. You can raise your child in a religious faith but at the same time open their eyes to the diversity of religion in the world and teach them to respect others and not "react" negatively to the differences in people's religions or ethnicity. You will have a challenging role as a parent, because your children will still be influenced by outside forces. However, a parent's influence is powerful--more powerful than anything, so lay a strong, fair and loving foundation and hope that your children are open to the differences of the universe. Remember that in the end, they will make their own choices, but if you give them a caring upbringing, the chances are very good they will revert to what you taught them.

Answer 4

You can teach your children not to be prejudiced by telling them to love, respect, and speak to people instead of being ignorant to other people. All faith and believe are not valid but there is a higher power. If you are not a christian or know anything about religion, it will be difficult for you to relay something to your child that you yourself don't believe in. Your spiritual growth is up to you. Search your heart and let the Good Lord into your life first and then he will show you how to teach your children to be nice to others without being prejudiced.

Answer 5

The way one teaches children moral values is by example. It does not work the same way as teaching children multiplication tables, or memorizing dates in history.

You are attempting to teach them human values. You do it by behaving as if you believe in those values. You do not do it by sitting back and watching to see if they make the correct decisions.

So, it also does not mean that you don't bring up children in any particular faith. Faith's teachings typically have wonderfull values. One can be a practicing Christian, Muslim, Jew or Buhdist and still show them that all other faiths can be acceptable.

My parents were Catholics and taught me Catholic chatechisms and values. I chose another path. It did not mean that I rejected their faith. It means, more, that they taught me well and that they accepted my path as being as valid as theirs.

My folks had the same preferences and prejudices as anyone else, but it was in their behavior that I learned to act with tolerance and acceptance.

Answer 6

The best way to influence others is to lead by example. If you live your life being open minded, unprejugiced, and respectful you're children will be likely to imitate that behavior! I think that's the best way to teach someone. Try and enstill these beliefs in them at a young age! Teach them with words and experiences. Go places that have a variety of different people and explain to your kids how all those people are different and yet are special, etc. Expose them to different things and help build their understanding of acceptance. You sound like a mother who is very well rounded and I can't express the gratitude I feel for you wanting to teach your children acceptance and understanding. If more parents would raise their children in this way we wouldn't have to deal with stereo types and discrimination as often in this upcoming generation! Just trust yourself to make the right decisions and lead by example!

Answer 7

See that's the thing. Children NATURALLY accept other children until adults begin to point out differences or implant hatred and dislike. If people would just let the children grow up and teach them the skills they'll need to become successful adults there wouldn't be such a problem of who doesn't like who for what reason. A four year old doesn't naturally dislike a person of another race or religious belief. That's TAUGHT behavior. I saw a documentary where a woman had her 7 month old baby in a KKK sheet. It made absolutely no sense to that baby and that's what I'm talking about.

Answer 8

Teach by example. Hopefully you have friends and loved ones of all races and religions.

My family is Religious Scientists. We just believe that God is Love. It's a very open at the top church - meaning we accept all colors, sexual orientations, religions - everything (except Satan worship - because we don't believe in the Devil). You might want to check it out. We take our child there - and I've told her many times that this is just a place for her to learn about her choices. If -when she grows up - she chooses Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Atheist - or whatever - we don't care - as long as she's filled with Love.

Our website is: www.sanjosecenter.org - if you want to check it out.

Namaste!

Answer 9

ez, there are many ways, but all of them can be sum up into one thing, contact, the more contact they have with others, the harder it is for her to develop sterotype and become a racist, for example if u have fear that your daughter will get racist on a nationality, intoduce here to people in that nationality, and she will see that they act and think the same way, one isnt inferior to another.

i cant say too much on faith, but if u trach them about faith early on, she will be absorb it in, if u decide NOT teach her about religion, ull end up like me, someone without a religion

as for freedom of choice, i assume ur talking about career . kids dont know what to be, you can askher all u like, but she seriously have no idea.since she dont know what job exist. i suggest showing her some good job, before u show her the fun jobs

Golden Rule:SHE WILL GET ATTACH TO THE ONE THAT APPEAL TO HER FIRST. if u dont suggest her any jobs, then drugs might be something that attact her

Answer 10

Ok, I'm a 14 year old girl, and truly reading books was my key. YOu see, when you read a book, it's like you are THAT person. You empathize with them, side with them, understand them. So teach them to love reading. ONe step at a time. Bribe them if you have to. It is all worth it. They will learn to see several points of view, and will learn that there are infinite points on a line, though only one line.Infinate truths, that are all part of one great truth. Infinate ways to understand the higher power.

Answer 11

Teach them that everyone in the world is our brother or sister because we are all God's children. We all are different in different ways, and God loves each of us the same. When children are young, they need their parents' guidance. Then, when they are old enough, they will make their own choice of which path to choose.